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CU63 LXJ

2013 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,427 mi
Last recorded36,427 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU63 LXJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 36,427 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 36,427 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 32,372 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 32,372 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and is cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 30,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several light cuts and is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged driver's (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 30,092 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several light cuts and is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Optional nearside rear fog lamp isn't working.

Seat belt slightly damaged driver's (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,917 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged light cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver's (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

optional nearside rear fog lamp inoperative

Fail 31 Aug 2022 26,917 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged light cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver's (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

optional nearside rear fog lamp inoperative

Pass 31 Aug 2021 24,857 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 31 Aug 2021 24,857 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2020 23,974 miles

front brake pads are approximately 75% worn

Pass 8 May 2019 21,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver's (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 18,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 13,566 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 13,542 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost through to cord on outer shoulder and cuts in sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on outer tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost through to cord on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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CU63 LXJ is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 45,332 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU63 LXJ registered?

CU63 LXJ is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is CU63 LXJ safe to buy?

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